On July 15, 2014, The Western Union Company (the "Company") Board of Directors
(the "Board") voted to appoint Robert W. Selander to the Board and to the
Compensation and Benefits and Compliance Committees of the Board, effective
July 17, 2014.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Selander and any other
persons pursuant to which Mr. Selander was selected as a director. There are no
transactions involving Mr. Selander requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of
Regulation S-K.

Mr. Selander will receive the standard compensation received by the Company's
current non-employee directors, as discussed in the Company's Proxy Statement
dated April 2, 2014.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Selander to the
Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release issued by Western Union on July 16, 2014